Minister Babo informs land issues to President TMR

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*Timor-Post April 23, 2013 language source: Tetun
Minister for Justice, Deonisio Babo informs the land and property issues to the President of the Republic, Taur Matan Ruak (TMR) as the ministry of justice has made efforts to produce the law to resolve land and properties disputes in the country.

“I explained about the Land and Property Law to the president of the republic and we have contacted with civil organizations and international organizations to accumulate their opinions before presenting it to the Council of Ministers,” Babo said.

President TMR was happy with the work of ministry of justice as it have made efforts to produce law for the land to move forward with the land and property issues in the country, as it would impact the development process if the issue is unresolved.


Blogger's note:

The pending land law is one of challenges facing the country in attracting foreign investors. Investors are awaiting the out come of the law because that will guide them whether or not to invest their money in a country like Timor Leste where there is no clear cut on property rights yet. The land law, whether it is revised or issue a new bill, will have social impacts as there have been disputes and homicides before. Nonetheless, it is time for the country to get it done in order to start the economy going. Just get it done, Minister!